Personal:

• Name: Tom Bradshaw
• Author with FX Empire since: May 2026

Education & Work:

• School(s) Attended: MSc in Economics from Durham University Business School, awarded a scholarship to pursue a PhD in Economics at Durham University
• Charters and certifications: MSc qualification in economics/finance-related studies
• Honours and distinctions: Merit distinction at Durham University Business School, awarded PhD Scholarship in Economics at Durham University
• Job Title: Independent Macro Strategist, Financial Markets Commentator on LinkedIn (20K followers) & Author of the Beyond The Headlines Newsletter on Substack (1.2K Subscribers)
• Former Jobs: Independent macro research and financial commentary roles; Market analysis, macroeconomic commentary, and investment research
• Published on: ITM Trading, Investing News, Mining.com, The Contrarian Capitalist Podcast

Investing Profile:

• Investing Style: Macro Investor/Contrarian Macro Strategist
• Area of Expertise: Macro Trends, Precious Metals, Energy Markets, Equities, Bonds, Real Estate, Cryptocurrency, Systemic Risk
• Favorite instruments: Gold, Silver, Oil, Bitcoin, S&P 500, Nasdaq, Treasury Bonds, U.S. Dollar Index, Case Shiller House Price Index

Contact Details:

• Substack: https://substack.com/@tfjbradshaw
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-bradshaw-msc-b45305b3

About Author:

Tom Bradshaw is an independent macro strategist and financial markets commentator focused on global business and asset cycles, monetary policy, precious metals, energy markets, equity markets, housing markets, bond markets and digital assets.

With a background in economics from Durham University Business School, Tom combines data-driven macro analysis with long-form financial commentary aimed at helping investors understand major structural shifts in the global economy.

His work frequently explores themes including inflation, liquidity cycles, recession risk, gold and silver markets, oil shocks, equity valuations, and Bitcoin’s role within the broader financial system.

Tom is also the author of Beyond The Headlines: Real-World Economics – a macroeconomic publication examining financial markets through a long-term historical and, at times, contrarian lens.